GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

MAGNETISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statements describe the characteristics of a magnet? Select four options.
A
A magnet attracts objects containing iron.
B
A magnet attracts objects containing aluminum.
C
A magnet repels other magnets.
D
A magnet attracts other magnets.
E
A magnet aligns with Earth’s north pole.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1)Magnets repel objects that are made of iron. 2)Magnets attract sheets of paper. 3)Magnets attract or repel iron nails. 4)Magnets attract or repel other magnets.

Detailed explanation-2: –A magnet attracts objects containing iron.-A magnet repels other magnets.-A magnet attracts other magnets.-A magnet aligns with Earth’s north pole.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is a Magnetic Pole? The areas of magnets that have magnetic strength are called “poles.” When we have more than one magnet poles repel, pull or attract each other. Opposite poles always attract each other while like poles repel each other. These acts of attraction and repulsion are known as magnetism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Magnets attract ferromagnetic materials. The magnet’s similar poles repel each other, whereas the opposite poles attract one other. A hung magnet always comes to rest facing north-south. The magnet’s poles are arranged in pairs. i.e. magnetic monopole doesn’t exist.

Detailed explanation-5: -Magnet has two poles-South pole and North pole. Poles of magnet cannot be isolated. Like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract each other. Freely suspended magnet aligns is N-S direction.

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